The Food Economics Division conducts economic research on policy issues of importance to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Specific areas of expertise include:
- Food consumption
- Food safety
- Food assistance
- Household food security
- Diet and health
- Structure of the food sector
- Retail food prices
The Division's analysis of food policy issues ensures that consumers' perspectives are represented in policy discussions. The impact of policy on low-income individuals and households is of particular interest.
The Division is also responsible for conducting
studies and evaluations of the Nation's
food assistance and nutrition programs.
In addition to intramural research, the
Food Assistance and Nutrition Research Program
(FANRP) funds a portfolio of extramural
research topics designed to meet the critical
information needs of program managers, policy
officials, the research community, and the
public. Information on the competitive
grants and cooperative agreements programs
can be obtained from the ERS website:
Food Economics Division Staff Work in the
Following Specialty Areas:
- Consumer economics
- Household behavior/family economics
- Market structure and pricing
- Food Assistance program evaluation
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